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Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

Join Lester Kiewit every weekday for an authentic Cape Town wake-up call. The show gets Cape Town as close to the story as possible, from high-profile interviews to did-you-hear watercooler conversations. The show is enlightening and accessible, inclusive and thought-provoking. It helps listeners navigate the (sometimes hectic) business of life. Some highlights include the daily Editorial segment at 6:10 and the flagship #LesterTester on Fridays at 8:35. The WorldView favourite Adam Gilchrest shares

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12:50

What the Madlanga Commission has revealed about the...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/02

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the

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7:27

Update on status of Global Sumud Flotilla intercepted...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/02

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Jared Sacks, a member of SA Jews for Palestine on the Global Sumud Flotilla making its way to Gaza with much needed aid and supplies. He provides an update on their status after Israeli military intercepted the group and ordered them to change course. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and

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6:43

Do power banks have expiry dates and are they safe to...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/02

During the dark days of loadshedding, many South Africans stocked up on power banks to keep their phones and devices charged. But now that the electricity supply has stabilised, many of these power banks are lying forgotten in drawers, cupboards, and cars. Do power banks have expiry dates, and could they pose hidden risks if left unused? Lester Kiewit speaks to Michael van Niekerk, CEO of ASP Fire, about how safe it is to keep old power banks, the dangers of swelling or overheating, the correct way

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27:35

Why South Africans should care about space |...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/01

In this edition of Lester in Your Lounge, Raoul Hodges, Executive Director of Space Science at SANSA, speaks to Lester Kiewit about why South Africans should care about space. We learn about the country’s space story from supporting NASA missions in the 1950s to launching home-grown satellites and building world-class infrastructure. Raoul explains why investing in space matters for daily life, from weather forecasts to banking and communication, and how SANSA balances public benefits with

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5:54

A World View from London: Clock ticking on Gaza peace...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/01

Will Hamas come to the table on the proposed peace deal with Israel? India is upset at vandalising of a Ghandi statue. And the world’s highest bridge. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share

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8:37

Death in Paris: From Dulcie September to Nathi Mthethwa

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/01

Lester Kiewit speaks to Enver Samuels, director and producer of Death in Paris, which looks at the unsolved murder of ANC operative, Dulcie September in the French city. They discuss parallels between the death of former Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa and ANC member who was found dead in Paris this week. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is

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7:49

Proposal to have all drones in South Africa registered

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/01

Drones have proved themselves to be extremely versatile in what they can deliver, from surveying land to capturing live events, from exploring nature to fighting crime. There are now proposals from government to have all drones registered on an electronic database, and it is an idea which has been called for by the Drone Council of South Africa for many years. Lester Kiewit speaks to founding director Shaun Ledlie. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast

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6:24

GroundUp News: Public support needed to keep domestic...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/01

A helpline to help victims of domestic violence is in need of funding to keep things operational; the contract between Postbank and the South African Social Security Agency is coming to an end; how horse riding helps disabled children find some joy. Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October of GroundUp News about these stories. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with

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6:45

Welcome to SANSA Space Science, Hermanus |...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/01

For this month’s edition of #LesterinYourLounge, we visit the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) in Hermanus. Daleen Fouché, Communications Coordinator for SANSA Space Science, speaks to Lester Kiewit about what Space Science is, its history, and how it fits into the broader work of SANSA. We learn about Africa’s only 24/7 Space Weather Centre, research into solar activity, geomagnetic storms and atmospheric science, and the work that keeps South Africa connected to the

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6:49

Madlanga Commission heard testimony implicating...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/10/01

Lester Kiewit speaks to EWN reporter Orrin Singh about the accusations emerging at the Madlanga Commission, levelled at now deceased former Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa. Mthethwa died in Paris this week. The exact cause of his death is at this stage unknown, but it is believed he may have fallen from a hotel window. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester

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8:33

Why Bafana Bafana are being docked points in their...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/30

Lester Kiewit speaks to football writer and analyst, Sizwe Mbebe, about why Bafana Bafana are being docked points in their quest to qualify for the World Cup. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and

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11:45

The complex new laws for those living in complexes or...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/30

Lester Kiewit speaks to Johlene Wasserman, Director of Community Schemes and Compliance at VDM Law, about directives from the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) to tackle unfair rules in estates including issues related to marijuana use, ritual animal slaughter and the actions of domestic workers. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is

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2:34

Volvo green tip of the week: Maximise the potential...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/30

This week’s Volvo Green Tip addresses the issue of solar PV panels and how their generating potential can be impacted by surface dirt. Manfred Fransman is the head of sales and operations at Solfield, providers of professional solar panel cleaning services. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The

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4:37

The Africa Report with The Continent: West Africa’s...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/30

Lester Kiewit gets The Africa Report with Kiri Rupiah of The Continent. They discuss West Africa’s problem children quitting the ICC; Amnesty badgers Biya as Brenda bins her dad, and Zidane Jr Frexits himself a shot at the World Cup. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot

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6:48

A World View from London: A U.S. peace plan for Gaza

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/30

A peace plan for Gaza as agreed by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu; Denmark’s drome ban after multiple sightings; the Royal Mint is producing wedding jewellery. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot

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8:28

How concerned should we be about Africa’s falling...

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2025/09/30

Why are Africa’s lions vanishing? In 1970, the estimated number of Africa’s lions stood at 92000. Today, the numbers have dropped to approximately 23000. In their book “The Last Lions”, Don Pinnock and Colin Bell explore the biology and behaviour of lions as well as the conservation efforts to protect them in the face of lion farming, canned hunting, cub petting, and the lion bone trade. Don Pinnock speaks to Lester Kiewit ahead of giving a presentation on October 1 as part

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13:34

Why we shouldn’t be surprised at Khayelitsha’s...

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2025/09/30

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Jean Redpath, Senior Researcher at Africa Criminal Justice Reform, at the Dullah Omar Institute at University of the Western Cape. They discuss reasons why we are seeing vigilante attacks in Khayelitsha. It is a sprawling area that an under resourced SAPS neglects despite a special commission in 2014 showing the shortcomings of law enforcement and the lack of trust in police. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This

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What the Hack! Smart glasses, smart seats, and a...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/30

This week on What the Hack! Lester Kiewit speaks to Arthur Goldstuck, CEO of Worldwide Worx and Editor-inWorldwideGadget.co.za. Arthur breaks down the big reveals at Meta Connect 2025, where three new AI-powered smart glasses were unveiled. He also puts the spotlight on the Opel Grandland SUV’s massage seats as the Gadget of the Week and previews the upcoming South African launch of the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming device. Read more about these stories and more tech news at

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6:06

Climate activists to challenge Africa Energy Week’s...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/30

Climate activists gathered in Cape Town to protest against Africa Energy Week, calling out the expansion of coal, oil and gas on the continent. They argue that fossil fuels deepen inequality, worsen the climate crisis and trap communities in cycles of poverty. Instead, they are urging governments to invest in renewable energy and a just transition. Gabriel Klaasen from Climate Justice Coalition speaks to Lester Kiewit about why civil society is taking a stand outside the convention centre. Good

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5:29

Babies and matric learner among Ocean View fire...

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit ·

2025/09/29

Lester Kiewit speaks to Rushda Richards, chair of the Ocean View CPF about an appeal for assistance for families who have lost all their possessions following a blaze in a block of flats. This includes a student in matric who lost everything including her school uniform, just weeks before final exams. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is

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